Driver Recruiter

At KAG, we're looking for individuals who are motivated by goals, passionate about helping people find opportunities, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment. Our Driver Recruiters balance relationship building with a strong sense of urgency, managing multiple openings while maintaining exceptional candidate experiences. The ideal candidate is resilient, highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys spending time on the phone engaging candidates and driving hiring results.

This position is an on-site role based in our North Canton, Ohio office. Relocation will be considered. Our campus offers a welcoming and conveniently located work environment, including a cafeteria with hot meals, a coffee cafe, and an on-site gym. Sponsorship not available for this position.

Position Summary

As a Driver Recruiter, you will be responsible for establishing relationships with new and existing drivers and Owner-Operators. This position partners with terminal managers to ensure an expedited and smooth process to fill open positions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience working in settings where customer service outcomes are clearly defined.

As part of the KAG Driver Recruiting Team your primary duties will include:

• Full-cycle (lead to hire) management of driver recruitment process for a designated region.
• Create and implement targeted recruitment activities for assigned region: call, email, and text blitz's, etc.
• Regular monitor and review of safety- sensitive candidate applications in applicant tracking system.
• Screen prospective drivers to ensure qualifications for hire and work with hiring manager to schedule interviews.
• Collaborates with hiring managers and the compliance team to insure effective and seamless on-boarding for successful candidates.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service in communication supporting prospective and existing candidates and collaborating with other team members and field management to provide tools and a variety of recruitment data.
• Participate and contribute to weekly and monthly performance and prioritization calls with assigned business leaders.
• Plan and lead driver recruiting hiring events throughout assigned region and business unit.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.